S. 2539. Bennett amend. To extend FHA's general mortgage insurance authorization to oct. 1, 1961 instead of oct. 1, 1960.

On Aug 17, 1959, the Senate voted 37–56 (S 2539). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–58, Republicans 31–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 37
No: 56
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 17, 1959

By party

Democrats6 yes · 58 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Brevard Russell Jr. D-GA voted yes
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted yes
William Langer R-ND voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
James Strom Thurmond D-SC voted yes
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted yes
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Francis Higbee Case R-SD

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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